Wayne Lavallee Concert Raven Spirit Dance Annual Fundraiser
May 24, 2013 by Janice
Filed under News & Events
Wayne Lavallee
Wayne Lavallee Concert
Raven Spirit Dance Annual Fundraiser
Friday June 21, 2013 Presentation House, North Vancouver
Doors at 7pm Show at 8pm
Join us as we celebrate National Aboriginal Day with entertainment by Award Winning
and two-time Juno nominee Singer/Songwriter Wayne Lavallee with special guest Angela Harris
Our evening will include a silent auction, great entertainment, good food and fun!
Tickets: $20 per person (on sale soon)
Presentation House
333 Chesterfield Avenue
North Vancouver
All proceeds from the evening will go towards supporting the creative work and
programing of Raven Spirit Dance Society.
Thank-you for your support!
For more information contact Raven Spirit Dance
info@ravenspiritdance.com
604-646-0010
Click here for more about Wayne Lavallee
Click here for more about Angela Harris
Hope you can come and join us!
Job Posting – General Manager
March 26, 2013 by Janice
Filed under News & Events
JOB POSTING:
Position: General Manager (25 hours per week)
This is a permanent salaried position.
About Raven Spirit: Raven Spirit Dance is a Vancouver based contemporary Aboriginal dance company founded in 1999 and incorporated in 2005. The artistic objectives of the company are the creation and production of new dance work, sharing this work with local and national communities and supporting the development of the senior, mid-career and emerging Aboriginal artists that work inside the sphere of the company.
Job Description:
The GM position works with the Artisitic Director, staff and Board of Directors to develop and manage the administrative infrastructure within the company in order to best support the artistic vision, work and mandate of Raven Spirit Dance.
Job Responsibilities:
Accounting, Financial Statements and ongoing reporting to funding bodies (local, provincial and federal) and the CADAC system
Staff, Board and office support including scheduling of meetings, general office admin and filing
Creation and Production support including preparing contracts, booking of venue space, scheduling and communication/liaison with all parties
Grant-writing and final reporting Fundraising General website updating (wordpress platform) and social media
Attend all staff and board meetings as well as outreach and advocacy activities for the company
Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years of related experience in an arts organization or the equivalent in post-secondary training in an arts management program + relevent job experience Excellent writing skills with experience in grant-writing
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Experience in developing and managing budgets
Strong communication skills and a generosity of spirit
Comfortable working within a team environment as well as independently
Flexible and able to adapt to a changing environment throughout the programmed season
Hours per week: 25 hours per week (3 days per week in the office + meetings + additional time as needed during production periods)
Renumeration: to be discussed based on experience
Start date: June 1st 2013
Application deadline: April 20th 2013
How to apply: Please forward your resume and cover letter by email to: info@ravenspiritdance.com with the subject line: GM POSITION.
We will only be contacting successful applicants to set-up interviews. No phonecalls please.
Congratulations Michelle
February 27, 2013 by Janice
Filed under News & Events
It is with great pride that Raven Spirit Dance congratulates Michelle Olson, our Founder and Artistic Director , as she receives the inaugural 2013 VIDF Choreographic Award. The choreography prize is to be presented during the Vancouver International Dance Festival’s opening reception on Tuesday, March 5th. Raven Spirit Dance is performing an excerpt from our new work, Northern Journey, at this years festival. You can find out more information here.
Congratulations again Michelle!
Raven Spirit Feb Newsletter
February 20, 2013 by Janice
Filed under News & Events
Just announced! 5Rhythms® Dance Classes with guest instructor Maryanne Wood!
Sundays March 3rd – April 14th 2013 in Vancouver from 4:15-6pm
Nourish yourself in this restorative and healing form of dance rooted in the 5Rhythms®. Our intention during this time phrase will be exploring movement as meditation.
We will investigate a series of maps for the body, mind, heart, and spirit transforming our lives into art.
Open to all levels of experience, no matter what your shape, size, age, or limitations.
Instructor Bio: Maryanne Wood has worked in the profession of dance and theatre in several countries for over 35 years, dancing and teaching ten of her years in NYC.
An accredited 5Rhythms® teacher she has worked extensively with Gabrielle Roth and this body of work. Maryanne has recently moved from Nelson where she has been
teaching while being deeply rooted in nature and other spiritual practices.
Dates: Sundays: March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 31st, April 7th &14th (no class on March 24th)
Time: 4:15pm-6pm
Location: The Dance Centre – 677 Davie Street (and Granville) in Vancouver
Cost: $15 drop-in or $60 for full series of 6 classes
Please note that these classes are a “scent-free environment” – Dress comfortably and please bring a bottle of water.
Contact: info@ravenspiritdance.com [mailto:info@ravenspiritdance.com] or phone 604-646-0010 for more information. Hope to see you there!
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SAVE THE DATES: Upcoming Performances
Friday & Saturday March 22nd & 23rd 2013 at 7pm at VIDF in Vancouver
We will be performing an excerpt of Northern Journey at the Vancouver International Dance Festival held at the Roundhouse Community Arts Centre!
FREE performance with the one-time membership purchase of $3. Click here for more info.
Saturday April 20th 2013 at 2pm at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver Lecture/demonstration. Join choregorapher Michelle Olson & collaborators Kimberly Tuson and Jeanette Kotowich as they share their creative process during this open studio discussion at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
Click here for more info.
Inspired by the land and the culture of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in people of the Yukon, Northern Journey explores the Porcupine caribou herd and their long journey back to their calving grounds as well as dives deep into the landscape of ice, water and mountains that inspire and infuse the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in culture. Choreographer Michelle Olson communicates her passion for the North and the stories that emanate from its land through her choreography.
Choreography: Michelle Olson, in collaboration with Jeanette Kotowich and Kimberly Tuson
Performers: Jeanette Kotowich and Kimberly Tuson
Composer: François Houle
5Rhythms® Dance Classes with guest instructor Maryanne Wood
February 14, 2013 by Janice
Filed under News & Events
Presented as part of Raven Spirit Dance’s ongoing
2013 Training Program Series
Starting March 3rd!
Nourish yourself in this restorative and healing form of dance rooted in the 5Rhythms®. Our intention during this time phrase will be exploring movement as meditation. We will investigate a series of maps for the body, mind, heart, and spirit transforming our lives into art.
Open to all levels of experience, no matter what your shape, size, age, or limitations.
Instructor Bio:
Maryanne Wood has worked in the profession of dance and theatre in several countries for over 35 years, dancing and teaching ten of her years in NYC. An accredited 5rhythms teacher she has worked extensively with Gabrielle Roth and this body of work. Maryanne has recently moved from Nelson where she has been teaching while being deeply rooted in nature and other spiritual practices.
Dates: Sundays: March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 31st, April 7th &14th (no class on March 24th)
Time: 4:15pm-6pm
Location: The Dance Centre – 677 Davie Street (and Granville) in Vancouver * Birmingham Studio on the 4th floor
Cost: $15 drop-in or $60 for full series of 6 classes
Please note that these classes are a “scent-free environment.” Dress comfortably and please bring a bottle of water.
For more information or to register please contact us at info@ravenspiritdance.com or 604-646-0010
POW-WOW Bootcamp is back! Starts January 13th 2013!
December 31, 2012 by Janice
Filed under Community, News & Events
Back by popular demand we will be kicking off the New Year again with our Pow-Wow
Bootcamp series!
Raven Spirit Dance in partnership with
The Dance Centre presents
Pow-Wow Bootcamp
Sundays January 13th – February 17th 2013
in Vancouver!
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Early-Bird Price of $50 for the full
6 weeks series ends January 7th
Nyla Carpentierwill teach the history
& origins of Pow-Wow styles and intertwine it with building muscle & stamina while
meditating with the fast heartbeat of the drum.
No experience necessary. All levels welcome. Ages 16+.
Full 6 week program ~ $65
Register before Monday January 7th and pay only $50!!
Drop-in class ~ $12
We are also excited to share that in 2013 we will be offering a series of workshops
and ongoing classes in voice and dance training with a variety of amazing instructors
from Vancouver and for all levels of experience…we look forward to posting more
info in the New Year!
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Photo Credit: Kahente Horn-Miller
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Dates: Sundays January 13th – February 17th 2013
Time: 10:30am – 12pm *note that January 20th class will be from 12pm-1:30pm
Location: Scotiabank Dance Centre
at 677 Davie Street
Registration: Please email info@ravenspiritdance.com
or call: 604-646-0010
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Bio & Description
Nyla Carpentier has 25 years experience of Pow-Wow dancing and will guide each class
with a natural flow of warm up, pow-wow cardio then cool down, & will build
upon pow-wow basics, themes and history as well as the origins of different dance
styles. We will build towards the final class where all participants can dance
for at least 6 songs with no stopping, having discovered their own style of movement
and fitness through Pow-Wow.
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For more information and to register, contact us at:
Raven Spirit Dance
677 Davie Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 2G6
604-646-0010
Email: info@ravenspiritdance.com
Roundhouse Community Dancers at Winter Solstice
December 20, 2012 by Janice
Filed under News & Events
Come join us tomorrow (December 21st) at the Winter Solstice Lantern Festival at
The Roundhouse Community Arts Centre where we will be sharing the work that we
have been doing with the Roundhouse Community Dancers during our Fall 2012
residency. Festivities happen from 6-10pm and our sharing will be at 7:30 and
8:15pm in the Dance Studio. All are welcome, family-friendly and FREE event!
Holiday Party and AGM
December 5, 2012 by Janice
Filed under Community, News & Events
You are invited…
Come join us on Sunday December 9th
for our holiday party!
As a friend and supporter of Raven Spirit Dance we would like to invite you to join us for this year’s holiday party in Vancouver! Stop by and say hello and please feel free to bring a guest as well! Prior to the festivities beginning we will also be holding our Annual General Meeting.
All members and future members are welcome.
AGM ANNOUNCEMENT
Sunday December 9, 2012 5:30pm in Vancouver
Followed by holiday party from 6pm-8pm
Raven Spirit Dance Society will hold their Annual General Meeting on
Sunday December 9, 2012 5:30pm at the Tipper Restaurant in Vancouver
2066 Kingsway (and Victoria)
Please join us at 5:30pm in the backroom at the Tipper for our AGM and then stick around and join us for appetizers and holiday cheer as we celebrate the year and the season together!
For more information contact us at: info@ravenspiritdance.com or 604-646-0010
Fall with Raven Spirit Dance
September 7, 2012 by Janice
Filed under News & Events
Frost Exploding Trees Moon. Photo credit: Chris Randle
Hello everyone! We are back in the city after an amazing summer of touring Gathering
Light to Edmonton, Ottawa and the Yukon as well as sharing it with Vancouver audiences
during the launch of our annual fundraiser in North Vancouver with our new partners
at Presentation House Theatre! Thank-you once again to everyone who came out to support us!
We hope that you all have had a great summer too and now as we head into September
we are excited to share with you our upcoming performances and dance classes happening
in Vancouver.
We’ll be in touch again soon with more news about our upcoming Fall season and some
exciting projects on the horizon.
Enjoy the long weekend,
Michelle, Starr & Janice
Upcoming Performances:
Saturday September 15th at 2pm at the Dance Centre Open House!
A mixed program of contemporary Aboriginal dance with 3 beautiful pieces from
choreographers, Michelle Olson & Floyd Favel (Frost Exploding Trees Moon), Starr Muranko
(before7after)and Margaret Grenier (Spirit Transforming).
Performance will be 1 hour in length followed by an artist Q&A hosted by Diane Roberts
(Artistic Director or urbanink). All activities at the Dance Centre that day (including
our show) are open to the general public and FREE! Hope to see you there – more
info can be found here.
Sunday September 30th – 12pm to 4pm Trolley Dances on the Northshore!
We are excited to be a part of this new initiative with the North Vancouver Community
Arts Council where Raven Spirit will be sharing a site-specific adaptation of Frost
Exploding Trees Moon with traditional storytelling and live singing with Bob Baker
of the Squamish Nation who will be joining Michelle for this very special
collaboration.
More info & tickets here.
Save the date!
November 18th 3-4pm at the Roundhouse in Vancouver presented by Neworks/Dance Allsorts.
We will be sharing the stage with the Dancers of Damelahamid during this mixed program that will share our newest collaboration titled Confluence as well as excerpts of our current remount titled A Northern Journey (to be presented at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa in Spring 2013)
More info & tickets here.
Upcoming Classes:
September 23rd – December 9th (Sundays) FREE!
We are so excited to be one of the artists-in-residence at the Roundhouse Community
Arts Centre in downtown Vancouver this Fall! From the Fall Equinox to the Winter
Solstice come dance with Raven Spirit Dance and instructors Michelle Olson & Starr
Muranko who will be teaching a contemporary Aboriginal dance class for dancers of
all levels of experience (including those trying out a class for the first time!)
Class description: We will explore movement grounded in intuition and imagination,
integrating First Nations dance and song with creative, open-ended explorations.
As we move towards the Winter Solstice, the presence of the dark brings us closer
to the light within.We will explore these themes through story and movement.
The classes will run from September 23rd – December 9th on Sundays from 2:30-4pm in the dance studio at the Roundhouse and will include the option of working together
towards a public sharing of our work-in-progress during the December Solstice
celebrations.
Classes are FREE to the public and you can find out more information and pre-register
here.
Register early as class size is limited. No class on October 7th and November 11th.
Saturday November 24th at Creekside Community Centre 12:15-1:45pm Only $5!
Dance Allsorts workshop with Raven Spirit Dance & the Dancers of Damelahamid as
part of the Dance Allsorts programming.
Class Description: We will take you through a dynamic movement session exploring
contemporary dance and traditional West Coast song and dance. All levels of experience
are welcome. Please dress comfortably and wear socks, bare feet or moccasins. Click
here for more info
AUCTION PRIZES & DONORS!
June 20, 2012 by Janice
Filed under News & Events
We have many excellent silent auction prizes and all because of our generous donors!
Prizes include:
Yoga passes, beauty products, books, tickets to Ballet BC, Vancouver Opera, restaurants, original artwork, jewelery, private music sessions and more!
Mahsi Cho to:
Yoga Pod
Art work by Ivana
http://www.gothamsteakhouse.com/
Event Donors!
Thank you to,
Save On Foods at Park & Tilford
More to come!!
